Wolbachia are the most abundant bacterial endosymbionts among arthropods. Although
maternally inherited, they do not conform to the widespread view that vertical transmission …

Inherited microorganisms that manipulate the reproduction of their host are a common
feature in arthropod biology. Although research initially concentrated on why these …

Research into the lives of animals in their natural environments has revealed a rich tapestry
of complex social relationships and previously unsuspected social and mating systems. The …

Insect Symbiosis summarizes the current knowledge of the relationship between symbiotic
organisms and their insect hosts and provides an unparalleled analysis of cutting-edge …

The bacterial endosymbiont Wolbachia manipulates arthropod reproduction to facilitate its
maternal spread through host populations. The most common manipulation is cytoplasmic …

Species are fundamental units of comparison in biology. The newly discovered importance
and ubiquity of host-associated microorganisms are now stimulating work on the roles that …

Most species of insect, and many other plants and animals, carry maternally heritable
microorganisms—viruses, bacteria, unicellular eukaryotes, and fungi that pass from a female …

At the forefront of vector control efforts are strategies that leverage host-microbe associations
to reduce vectorial capacity. The most promising of these efforts employs Wolbachia, a …

Covering: up to 2018 Pheromones serve as chemical signals between individuals of the
same species and play important roles for mate localization and mate choice as well as …

Scientists are rapidly develo** synthetic gene drive elements intended for release into
natural populations. These are intended to control or eradicate disease vectors and pests, or …